Archive for the ‘Performing Arts’ Category

What are the lyrics to the entire Turandot opera?

Sunday, March 7th, 2010
MIKayf asked:


I’ve been looking for a while and I can’t seem to find the lyrics. Original Italian is what I’m looking for, but a translation would help too.

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Audition for an opera program next week, need an art song in German, Italian, or French! HELP?

Sunday, March 7th, 2010
OMCristine asked:


I can sing either mezzo and soprano, but I prefer soprano. Any suggestions? It HAS to be an art song, not too popular, not a spiritual, and not from any kind of opera, operetta, musical, etc.
Do NOT bother answering if you are just going to be presumptuous, unhelpful, and rude.
No, I am not arrogant and delusional. I know the talent I have and I know what I can work with. I made it clear in my application essay what I was capable of, as well as my MANY weaknesses. The college I’m applying to doesn’t require any prior vocal training, which is very helpful to me because of all the extenuating circumstances I’ve had to go through in my life.
I am not in way over my head, I know that I am up against hundreds of kids, both with and without prior training, and I am FULLY aware that there is a big chance I won’t get accepted. However, the school does say so on the site that they are looking for raw talent that has potential, and believe me, that is one thing I have in my favor. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have applied. I asked for songs that AREN’T arias is because I already know more than enough, but they require an aria AND an art song. So next time, instead of assuming, FIND OUT.
Oh, and for those of you who actually did help, thank you. :)

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Classical Singing competitions on the US east coast?

Saturday, March 6th, 2010
Narsh asked:


My wife’s a University graduate in Classical Italian opera and stage performance. Since she had our son she hasn’t been able to compete here in China. We’ll be moving back the US in a few months and I want to find a website that lists upcoming competitions on the east coast so she’s ot something there similiar to back home. The new york/new jersey area would be best. Anything would be very appreciated.

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What are your thoughts on a Rock Opera?

Thursday, March 4th, 2010
Grizzly Adams asked:


I occasionally like to write and I always thought it would be cool to write a story and have it told in live performance. However instead of fat ladies singing in Italian to a symphony of classical Instruments, its a rock band in the music pit and actors are singing along with it. Basically combing a concert with live theatre, and pyro. I already have some short stories written. Basically would you pay to go see this and does this thing already exist?
Where and can i get some examples?

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